John Burton | Virginia Beach Estate Lawyer

Principal Attorney, John Schul Burton, J.D., C.E.P.
With over a decade of experience, the firm is familiar with sophisticated aspects of estate planning, asset protection, business and elder law. Contact the firm today to arrange a helpful initial consultation. Attorney John Schul Burton, J.D., C.E.P. has the following credentials and affiliations:

Professional Designations:

Graduate of Virginia Wesleyan College in Psychology;
Received his juris doctor from Regent University School of Law, where he focused his studies on estate planning, taxation and business transactions;
A current member and past board officer, of the Hampton Roads Estate Planning Council;
Recognized as a Certified Estate Planner (C.E.P.) with the National Institute of Certified Estate Planners;
A Trust and Estate Practitioner (T.E.P.) with the International Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP);
Speaker for the National Business Institute (NBI) on the topics of Estate Planning, Asset Protection and Veteran's Benefit Planning;
An instructor for the Christopher Wren Association at the school of William and Mary in the areas of estate planning, asset protection and elder law;
Received the Martindale Client Distinction Award in 2016 for overall client excellence;  
Featured attorney in the 2016 and 2017 Hampton Roads & Williamsburg Scout Guides;
Named to the Top 100 by National Advocate in 2017

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Managing Partner	J.S. Burton, P.L.C.		Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Regent University School of Law	J.D.	Law School	2002
Virginia Wesleyan College	Bachelors		1995

State / Court	Date
Virginia	2003

• Hampton Roads Estate Planning Council | Past board member-at large        
  Society of Estate Planners | TEP        
  William and Mary | WREN Instructor        
  Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Tarpley Circle        
  National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Member        

• Top 100 National Advocates | 2017
  CEP | National Institute for Certified Estate Planners | 2017
  TEP | Society of Trust and State practitioners | 2016
  Top 100 National Advocates | 2015

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